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Environmental Health [5]

Natural Resources [6]

Science [7]

Wildlife [8]

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Read more about “Yellowstone Migrations” [1]

Abandoned Mines — Stories Beneath Your Feet [11]

They count in the tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands, and each one is a potential story. This week’s TipSheet looks at abandoned mines spread across the United States, many of them polluted, and with few cleanups underway. Find out what’s at stake, and get reporting resources.

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TipSheet [12]

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Disasters [13]

Government [14]

Natural Resources [6]

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Waste [18]

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National (U.S.) [19]

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Public [10]

Read more about Abandoned Mines — Stories Beneath Your Feet [11]

February 27, 2019

IJNR Workshop: Living with Wildfire [20]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR) invites journalists to register for Living with Wildfire workshop, to be held in Missoula, MT in Apr 4-6, 2019. Registration opens at noon (MST) Feb 27 and the registration link will be sent to the first 20 qualified applicants. The registration form is now viewable and interactive. You can upload your resumé, clip, and payment information at any time this morning. Then, precisely at noon (MST), hit "submit."

Workshops and Fellowships [21]

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Forests [22]

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Idaho Stripped Climate Change From School Guidelines. Now It’s a Battle [23]

"The political fight over global warming has extended to science education in recent years as several states have attempted to weaken or block new teaching standards that included information about climate science. But only in Idaho has the state legislature stripped all mentions of human-caused climate change from statewide science guidelines while leaving the rest of the standards intact."

Science [7]

Public [10]

Source: NY Times [26], 02/07/2018

Read more about Idaho Stripped Climate Change From School Guidelines. Now It’s a Battle [23]

July 26, 2020 to July 31, 2020

North American Congress for Conservation Biology [27]

This biennial conference, hosted by the Society for Conservation Biology North America, takes place this year in Denver, Colo. The theme is Crossing Boundaries: Innovative Approaches to Conservation. Travel fellowships for journalists are available from COMPASS; Mar 16 deadline.

Professional Meetings [28]

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Planning & Growth [29]

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"Lawsuit Tries To Block Roundup Of Nearly 10,000 Wild Mustangs" [31]

"Animal rights activists are suing to block what they say is an unprecedented federal plan to capture thousands of wild horses over 10 years in Nevada without the legally required environmental reviews intended to protect the mustangs and U.S. rangeland."

Agriculture [32]

Wildlife [8]

Public [10]

Source: AP [33], 01/31/2018

Read more about "Lawsuit Tries To Block Roundup Of Nearly 10,000 Wild Mustangs" [31]

After Trump Tariff, Local and Regional Stories Abound on Solar [34]

New White House tariffs on solar imports may put the brakes on the solar installation boom in the United States. That means numerous local and regional stories are waiting to be told. This week's TipSheet has plenty of ideas for coverage, plus resources to track solar activity in your locale.

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TipSheet [12]

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Consumer [35]

Economy & Business [36]

Government [14]

Technology [37]

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National (U.S.) [19]

Alaska and Hawaii [38]

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Asia [42]

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Read more about After Trump Tariff, Local and Regional Stories Abound on Solar [34]

Charting the Year Ahead in Environment, Energy News [43]

This is a decisive time on the energy and environment front, with challenges and confrontation expected over the consummation of the Trump deregulatory agenda. Our second annual issues guide provides a roadmap for covering the big stories. The guide's formal launch took place at an SEJ event in Washington, D.C. [44] on January 26. If you missed it, the webcast is archived here [45].

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Backgrounders [46]

Topics on the Beat:

Air [47]

Chemicals [48]

Disasters [13]

Economy & Business [36]

Environmental Health [5]

Forests [22]

Government [14]

Health [49]

Natural Resources [6]

Policy [50]

Pollution [17]

Science [7]

Water & Oceans [30]

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National (U.S.) [19]

Alaska and Hawaii [38]

California [51]

Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [52]

Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [40]

Northwest (OR WA) [53]

SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [54]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]

Central America & the Caribbean [55]

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Read more about Charting the Year Ahead in Environment, Energy News [43]

Climate Change Threatens Montana Barley Farmers, and Possibly Your Beer [56]

"Warmer and more unpredictable weather has made it ever more challenging to grow malt barley, a crop that must meet exacting standards before it can be brewed into beer."

Agriculture [32]

Public [10]

Source: FERN/Weather Channel [57], 01/11/2018

Read more about Climate Change Threatens Montana Barley Farmers, and Possibly Your Beer [56]

2018 Elections Could Be Game-Changer for Environment, Energy [58]

The 2018 elections may prove highly consequential for environment and energy policy, possibly slowing or even reversing the Trump-GOP deregulatory agenda. The latest Issue Backgrounder helps reporters frame the choices voters face, including environmental justice and offshore drilling.

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Backgrounders [46]

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Chemicals [48]

Economy & Business [36]